Jane Burk of Twig Woman Herbs believes in natural medicine, and her herbs are a big part of that.

“I’ve been into natural medicine for about 20 years,” she said. “I got involved in it because, well, I have a family and the medications I was giving them weren’t working. So, I’ve been educating myself, with the help of some phenomenal herbalist friends.”

Burk’s new store is inside Geeks on Grand, 145 Grand Ave. in Mancos.

Burk has dry herbs that can be used in a variety of ways, essential oils, and tinctures.

“I believe I have the best tincture in the Four Corners area,” said Burk.

She also has a fairly good library of used books that she makes available for anyone to use for research or borrowing.

“One of my primary goals is to educate people on alternative health,” she said. Burk said that educating ourselves and taking responsibility for our own health is what we need to do to stay healthy.

“There’s always so much to learn, and I’m always finding new things out about herbs,” she said. “There is a lot that I’m not familiar with yet.”

She likes to learn about each herb and what herb goes with which one.

“I think God put these things here to heal us and help us,” she said. “The herbs work with your body and help to get it back on track.”

Burk is not a naturopathic doctor; she merely likes to help people however she can with her knowledge and research.

“All I can do is make suggestions and tell what has worked for me and what I’ve learned,” Burk said.

At her Grand Opening on Dec. 7, which will coincide with the Geeks on Grand’s Holiday Open House, Burk will have her inventory marked down considerably.